Innovation Hubs
See below for Availability & Fees
For sponsors looking for a budget friendly presentation option in the ATS 2026 Exhibit Hall, an Innovation Hub presentation is the perfect choice. Innovation Hubs provide an intimate venue for sponsors to create a dynamic interaction with attendees. The sponsor is given the opportunity to do a brief presentation and then engage the audience with a challenge or question to prompt discussion. The discussion allows attendees to interact with both the presenter and each other for a richer educational experience.
Available Sunday through Tuesday, this learning experience consists of rapid fire sessions of 20-30 minutes, led by subject-matter experts from industry.
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HubsCapacity: 35 |
11:05 - 11:35 a.m. |
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- Innovation Hubs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A sponsor will be assigned a maximum of five programs initially with a possibility of one additional program, based on availability.
- Innovation Hubs are 20-30 minute programs from 11:05 a.m. – 1:55 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. Please be courteous and adhere to the allotted time. Programs running long risk having their sound system turned off.
- Each Innovation Hub seats 35 people with standing room around the perimeter of the space.
- Programs offering CME/CE/MOC credit are not permitted . The use of any space within the convention center that is affiliated with the Innovation Hub should support conference activities, and cannot be used in combination with developing CME/CE Material or any form of Professional Credit.
- A standard A/V package comprised of monitor, speakers, wireless microphone, and laptop computer is furnished by the ATS.
- Listing on pre-conference and onsite marketing materials, including the ATS 2026 Schedule at a Glance, ATS Conference News site, ATS provided signage, Conference mobile app
- Dedicated industry program page on the ATS Conference News site
- Recognition in the ATS 2026 social media marketing
- Recognition in an email highlighting the industry programs
- Complimentary one-time use of the ATS 2026 Attendee List Rental
- Online application opens Sept. 16
- Applicants select the top five choices for day and time during the application process.
- All applications are processed in order of receipt and placed by the ATS within five weeks of submission.
- All placed applicants receive details of placement and deadlines for completing the contract and downloading the invoice. Contracts are due 30 days after receipt.
- Full Payment is due February 6, 2026. Programs are non-refundable after this date. A deposit is not required, but a $500 cancellation fee is incurred for any program cancelled after receipt of signed contract.
- Program title, speaker list, description, etc. due March 28, 2026.
Please contact Meredith Smalstig, Associate Director, Sponsorships and Program with any questions you may have at msmalstig@thoracic.org.